Russell Brimer v. Deluxe Corp., Direct Checks Unlimited LLC, and Does 1 through 150, inclusive
Published: Mar. 1, 2014 | Result Date: Jan. 27, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV1301293 Settlement – $229,500
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Troy C. Bailey
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
William F. Tarantino
(Morrison & Foerster LLP)
Facts
Russel Brimer filed suit against Deluxe Corp., claiming violation of Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Brimer alleged that Deluxe manufactured checkbook covers with vinyl components that contained di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, or DEHP. DEHP was listed in Proposition 65 as a known health hazard.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Deluxe denied Brimer's allegations, and maintained that its products were in compliance with all laws.
Result
The parties settled. Deluxe agreed not to sell any products containing more than 1,000 parts per million of DEHP. Deluxe also agreed to pay $135,000 in civil penalties, and $94,500 as compensation to Brimer for his fees and costs.
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